Friday, Sept. 12, Home Football Game: Parking and Traffic Adjustments
On Friday, Sept. 12, Arizona Football hosts Kansas State at Arizona Stadium.
To help safely welcome thousands of fans for the 6 p.m. game, we will make parking and traffic adjustments throughout the day, particularly around the eastern end of the Mall, where tailgating activities will start at noon.
If you plan to commute to the Tucson campus that day, please take a moment to view this detailed map indicating street closures, reserved tailgate areas, shuttle stops, parking options and other resources for the day. Please follow posted signage and instructions regarding traffic patterns and parking options.
You also will find below an overview to help you plan for your commute and parking.
Impacts to Parking Locations
Most parking locations on the Tucson campus will be unaffected for normal workday schedules on Friday, Sept. 12. Starting at 10 a.m., South Stadium and Cherry Avenue garages will be closed and limited to gameday-related parking only.
If you have a permit for an impacted parking lot or garage, you should have received an email from Parking and Transportation Services with specific instructions for alternative parking.
If you need assistance with parking, please call 520-621-1108.
Tailgate Accommodations and Road Closures
10 a.m.: Vehicles will begin lining up on Cherry Avenue and throughout the university area to set up for tailgating.
2 p.m.: Some road closures will go into effect around Arizona Stadium.
5:15 p.m. (45 minutes before kickoff): Sixth Street will close between Highland and National Championship Drive.
Join Us for Educator Appreciation Night and Enjoy 50% Off Select Tickets
Athletics is offering U of A faculty, staff and educators across Tucson, an exclusive 50% discount on select tickets throughout the stadium for Educator Appreciation Night.
It’s Wildcat Friday!
Show your Wildcat spirit every Friday before home football games! Fans in Arizona and across the country are invited to wear red and blue and employees can decorate their workspaces and display campus-wide pride on Wildcat Fridays.
The Campus Store is offering 25% off all University of Arizona logo clothing and gifts on the Friday before every home game, including this week on Sept. 12. Discounts are available at the Campus Store's Student Union location, the A-Store at McKale Memorial Center, Campus Store Medical at 1501 N. Campbell Ave. and online.
Go Cats! Bear Down!